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IIHS – Crash Avoidance Technology Works But Tough to Fix

Posted on 17 February 2023 by Ken Zino

Repeated trips to a repair shop are not uncommon with other routine mechanical repairs, either, and most owners reported that their insurance or warranty covered the complete cost, minus any deductible. However, in the long run, post warranty, insurance companies might be responsible for their insureds. Hence the report is an attempt to mitigate the problem.   Continue reading →

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Some Small Cars offer Small Protection in Side Impacts

Posted on 11 November 2022 by Ken Zino

IIHS created the updated side crash test after research showed that many of the real-world side impacts that still account for nearly a quarter of passenger vehicle occupant fatalities are actually more severe than the original evaluation. Continue reading →

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IIHS Mazda CX-50 earns Top Safety Pick+

Posted on 27 September 2022 by Ken Zino

The CX-50 meets all the requirements for the higher-tier award. Its standard front crash prevention system earns superior ratings in the vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. The curve-adaptive LED projector headlights supplied with the three Turbo trims earn a good rating, while the static LED projectors installed on other trims are rated acceptable, IIHS said. Continue reading →

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IIHS issues First Crash Avoidance Ratings

Posted on 27 September 2013 by Ken Zino

IIHS is now rating the performance of front-crash prevention systems. The insurance industry funded group wants to “encourage” automakers to increase adoption of the expensive technology at $1,000 or more per vehicle. Continue reading →

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The Top Stolen Cadillac Escalade Has New Antitheft Devices

Posted on 29 December 2011 by Ken Zino

Cadillac Escalade is more than 6 times as likely as the average vehicle to be targeted by thieves and has overall theft losses more than 10 times as big, according the Highway Loss Data Institute – HLDI. So little wonder that Cadillac in a release today is touting what it claims are new security enhancements developed to thwart thieves on Escalade models. Continue reading →

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Cadillac Escalade, Ford F-250, Chrysler 300 Liked by Thieves

Posted on 26 August 2011 by Ken Zino

Immobilizers can’t prevent all types of theft, and even Escalades have them as standard equipment. Moreover, the devices don’t affect theft of property from a vehicle, which also is reflected in the rankings. Continue reading →

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2011 Collision Cost Booklets from NHTSA Now Available

Posted on 22 February 2011 by Ken Zino

The result, according to NHTSA, is that “it is unlikely that your total premium will vary more than 10% depending upon the collision loss experience of a particular vehicle,” which begs the question if this mandated government exercise is worth the walk? Continue reading →

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